Redragon Galatin Pro K719 Keyboard Review
A little bit of mint mambo In My Board
Over the years, Redragon has continued to release gaming-focused accessories with excellent value. The Galatin Pro K719 mechanical keyboard appears to meet many of the criteria that I consider to be “high-tier”: an embedded LCD screen, control knob and internal damping padding. While the $80 price tag is on the upper end of budget-friendly, is the K719 still a good bargain?
Disclaimer: Redragon sent us a unit free of charge to review, but all thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are our own and were not discussed with the company prior to publishing.
Retail Price: $79.99
What’s Inside
Out of the box, the Galatin Pro is packaged with extra WASD keys, a keycap puller and a 90-degree USB-C connector to USB. Redragon kept it simple while still giving customers the essentials with some extra. The keyboard arrived wrapped in high-density foam and surrounded by a protective sleeve, keeping it safe while in transit.
I was caught off guard by the weight of the keyboard itself. It was more lightweight than my premium keyboards, but not as light as a smaller 60-percent keyboard. I was also impressed with the styling of the keyboard and how the materials felt. I appreciate that Redragon used higher premium feeling PBT keycaps, reminiscent of custom keycaps I previously purchased from companies whose sole purpose was to produce high quality keycaps. It makes the typing experience significantly better and more enjoyable while masking some not as high quality switches.
Nice Touches
Having an LCD screen on keyboards has become increasingly popular in recent years. The screen on the Galatin Pro increases its appeal, as this is a feature you typically only see in higher end keyboards. The screen has settings to change RGBs, time and date, as well as the ability to upload GIFs and photos onto it. I was able to upload my own images seamlessly using the software paired with the keyboard. The LCD screen enables users to quickly and conveniently achieve the aesthetics they’re going for with just a few clicks. Honestly, my only complaint about the screen was that it’s too small for the size of this keyboard. As for the control knob, it was very easy to navigate through different settings and the tactile stops, when rotating it, were immensely satisfying. The control knob’s multifunctional, allowing users to control volume, the LCD screen, play/pause, and skip tracks. This helps with having less clutter and multiple keys for the same functions on the keyboard.
Switches
The Galatin Pro uses Redragon’s Mint Mambo switches, which feel like a hybrid of linear and clicky switches, meaning they have the sound of a clicky switch but the actuation of a linear. In my opinion, they could be a bit quieter, as they remind me of the vintage keyboard on the Macs. The Mint Mambo switches out of the box seem to do the job just fine, but weren’t memorable to me. The five layers of dampening do help to mask the hollowness of the switches, but not entirely. If the keyboard were heavier with more dense foam, it would have made these switches sound better overall.
Connectivity Options
This keyboard is able to connect via USB-C cable, Bluetooth, or 2.4 Ghz making it beneficial to all users, not just gamers. The switch to change connection method is located towards the right side of the keyboard, making it very convenient to toggle when needed. The design of having the USB-C port next to the toggle switch also makes it convenient when putting the receiver away (which, in my opinion, should be a staple for all keyboards). I have always had trouble plugging USB-C cables into keyboards when the ports are located on the back side, and usually have to physically pick up the keyboard or scrape up the port to locate it.
Should You buy It
Overall, the Galatin Pro tries to do what some high-end keyboards can do, but falls short in execution. While it may have similar features, all aspects of it can also be improved dramatically. The build of the keyboard can be improved with better materials and the execution of the LCD screen can be fitted with more settings and features embedded in it. Having a proper weight-to-foam ratio could also vastly increase the typing experience, as well as achieve the satisfying sound that consumers enjoy. On the other hand, the Galatin Pro has multi-connectivity support which does give it an edge over some of the higher-end keyboards. Additionally, this keyboard fits in well with the majority of users who want an elevated experience without being too expensive. While the Galatin Pro keyboard can give you an okay out of the box experience with what’s included, it won’t do anything to knock your socks off.
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